--- title: "Gaelic Translation Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000583308" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000583308" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000583308.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000583308.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY" published: "2019-09-02" --- # Gaelic Translation Services Buyer: SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000583308 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000583308) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000583308.json) ## Summary The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is seeking to contract Gaelic Translation Services through an open tender process. This procurement, with an estimated value of £65,000, is based in Edinburgh, at Holyrood, where the services will be delivered. The tender was awarded on 13 August 2019, following a competitive process that received three bids. This contract aims to support the SPCB’s Gaelic Language Plan by providing high-quality translations of parliamentary documents and public materials to ensure accessibility for Gaelic speakers. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those focused on Gaelic translation. Companies that possess experience in public-sector translation, have skilled translators ready for deployment, and can demonstrate a commitment to quality and timely delivery would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The long-term nature of this contract, which may extend up to 24 months, allows for sustained relationships and further business growth in the language services industry. ## Notice The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide Gaelic Translation Services ### Lot Information Lot 1 The SPCB requires a Contractor to provide Gaelic Translation Services to support its Gaelic Language Plan and Language Policy by: - translating parliamentary business publications such as committee inquiry reports into Gaelic; - translating Gaelic for other parliamentary business or engagement purposes, such as events and exhibition materials, public information, and education materials; - enabling it to receive and deal with written evidence and public petitions in Gaelic; - enabling it to receive, reply to and initiate correspondence in Gaelic; - translating news releases into Gaelic; - producing material for use on the Scottish Parliament Gaelic website or blog; - providing a proof-reading service for Gaelic texts. - ensuring all translations are accurate and of a consistently high standard and delivered in a timely manner. Renewal: The Contract may be extended by up to 24 months at the sole discretion of the SPCB. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP364865 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Aug 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 3 - 5 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £65,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH99 1SP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP364865 - 10 May 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353787 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353787 Gaelic Translation Services - The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide Gaelic Translation Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP364865 Gaelic Translation Services - The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide Gaelic Translation Services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.creditsafe.com/products/business-credit-reports/ - http://www.parliament.scot - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000583308 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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